Job Description
a) Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
i. Providing legal advice to the Management on specific aspects under the directive
of the Deputy Director (Legal Services).
ii. Drawing contracts, agreements and other legal documents for the Institute;
iii. Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Institute is acting
in accordance with all applicable laws;
iv. Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;
v. Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Institute’s intended
actions;
vi. Managing the risk exposure of the Institute by ensuring compliance with all
relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
vii. Drafting of legal opinions and preparing witnesses for court attendance;
viii. Review pleadings filed in court from time to time;
ix. Attendance of court from time to time to monitor progress of court cases involving
the Institute;
x. Undertaking conveyance for the Institute properties;
xi. Handling of intellectual property rights aspects of the institution.
xii. Undertaking such assignments as may be assigned by immediate supervisor;
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have
been at supervisory role;
ii. Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration,
Public Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution is
an added advantage;
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
v. Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
vi. Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
vii. Valid practicing licence;
viii. Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
ix. Proficiency in computer applications;
x. Demonstrated work performance and results; and
xi. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Certification in Data Protection and 3 years’ experience in a Data protection environment
will be an added advantage.
d) Key Skills and Competencies
i Analytical skills
ii Strong communication and reporting skills
iii Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
iv Interpersonal and negotiation skills
v Team player